This lifespan text emphasizes practical applications of the material, and uses the biopsychosocial model to help the reader organize and retain information. A multicultural focus facilitates understanding of the diversity of human behaviour across the lifespan, and a study guide is included.

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About the Author:

John F. Travers teaches Child Psychology and Learning at Boston College. Other books published include The Growing Child, 2/e, Learning, 2/e, Human Development Across the Lifespan, 3/e, The First Six Years, Educational Psychology, 2/e (McGraw-Hill, 1996), Foundations of Education, 3/e (A&B, 1995), and Supervision, 2/e (PH: Regents, 1993).